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TruGreen

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The services provided were good and my lawn looks better. They were not good... - Mar 08, 2023

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NaturaLawn of America

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I appreciate them working without the harshest chemicals. - Aug 16, 2022

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Steve's Mowing

PO Box 1386
Springfield, VA 22151 703-750-2580

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Only used them for aeration of the lawn - Oct 22, 2023

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Craig's Lawn Care

PO Box 7310
Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-385-1641

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I have used them for past 3 years. they show up regularly and do a good job - Oct 21, 2023

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TBI Lawn Care Professionals

7646 Fullerton Rd #G
Springfield, VA 22153 703-455-5296

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We've used TBI Lawn Care for years for fertilizing, weed control, seeding,... - May 13, 2023

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TruGreen

18910 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-840-8090

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We hadthis service without problems until 2021.The usual service man was excellent,but... - Oct 29, 2023

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NaturaLawn of America

9325 Gue Rd
Damascus, MD 20872 301-253-0716

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Dropped them after several years. Expensive for an inferior product. - May 18, 2023

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Lawn Mate Quality Lawncare

PO Box 1216
Springfield, VA 22151 703-256-9595

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This is our third lawn care service and the first one that I've been satisfied... - Feb 17, 2023

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Lawn Doctor

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They are great to work with and honest with what your yard really needs. - Aug 22, 2022

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Chesapeake Lawn Science

PO Box 369
Ashton, MD 20861 301-625-3232

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Great company. very responsive and knowledgeable staff,, - Feb 25, 2023

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TruGreen

106 Executive Dr
Sterling, VA 20166 703-478-3225

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They often don't schedule services at the appropriate time of year. They... - Jun 11, 2023

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Complete Lawn Care

PO Box 5147
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-948-5069

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I highly recommend Complete Lawn Care. They have been providing me with mowing... - Oct 21, 2023

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Greenturf

7909 Cessna Ave #A
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-990-9256

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Montgomery County's ban on non-organic (except for its own use and... - Oct 25, 2022

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Rowlandscapes

PO Box 814
Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-515-7170

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Prices are on the high side, but quality is excellent. - Oct 25, 2023

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Spring-Green Lawn Care

25284 Pleasant Valley Rd #138
Chantilly, VA 20152 703-815-3700

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This is the sixth year I've used Spring-Green. The treatments keep the... - Jul 06, 2023

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Kingstowne Lawn & Landscape

6461 Stephenson Way
Alexandria, VA 22312 703-921-9200

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They have done consistently good work over the years, - May 07, 2023

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TruGreen

7109 Rainwater Pl
Lorton, VA 22079 703-550-7177

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This location and parent company would benefit greatly by not existing. - Nov 01, 2023

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Andy's Lawn & Landscape

PO Box 50294
Arlington, VA 22205 703-241-3752

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Highly recommend this firm. - Nov 02, 2023

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East Coast Lawn

7522 Rickenbacker Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-963-2011

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We used East Coast Lawn continuously for years, until they just stop showing... - Oct 29, 2023

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Hambleton Lawn & Landscape

2818 Juniper St
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-532-4911

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Office staff was very polite and professional. It took several contacts to... - Jun 28, 2023

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